Clintonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Clintonite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.12.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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

Clintonite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Clintonite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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