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Clintonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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