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Moss Agate and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Moss Agate and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Annabergite 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 Moss Agate and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Moss Agate and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.