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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Anorthoclase 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
2.58-2.642.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moss Agate and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moss Agate and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.