Milarite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Milarite

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

2.52-2.602.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Milarite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Milarite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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