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Moss Agate and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Moss Agate and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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