Chondrodite and Moss Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chondrodite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Moss Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chondrodite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.