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Hodgkinsonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Hodgkinsonite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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