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Jasper and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Jasper and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Jasper and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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