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Moss Agate
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Moss Agate and Astrophyllite 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
2.58-2.643.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moss Agate and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moss Agate and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.