Hyacinth and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Hyacinth

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

3.93-4.732.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Hyacinth and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Hyacinth and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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