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Diamond and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6.5-7  

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

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Diamond and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Diamond and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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