Friedelite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Friedelite

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

3.06-3.192.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Friedelite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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