Herderite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Herderite

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

2.90-3.022.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Herderite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Herderite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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