Holmquistite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Holmquistite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Holmquistite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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