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Mellite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

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
1.58-1.60
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Mellite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Mellite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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