Calcite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Calcite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.4 Solubility

Soluble

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1.6 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.9 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

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1.10 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Calcite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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