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Goshenite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
3,1 basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Goshenite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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