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Moss Agate and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Moss Agate and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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