Kyanite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Kyanite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kyanite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Kyanite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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