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Biotite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.7-3.3
Uneven, Even
Perfect on the {001}
2.5-3.0
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Biotite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Biotite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite Vs Moss Agate during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is whereas that of Moss Agate is .