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Grossular and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Grossular and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Grossular and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Vs Moss Agate during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is whereas that of Moss Agate is .