Eosphorite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Eosphorite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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