Glaucophane and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Glaucophane and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Glaucophane and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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