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Chrysoprase and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Chrysoprase and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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