Beudantite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Beudantite

Moss Agate

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Beudantite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Moss Agate physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Beudantite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Compare Green Gemstones

Beudantite Vs Apophyllite KF

Beudantite Vs Gibbsite

Beudantite Vs Gaspeite

Beudantite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.