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Moss Agate and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Moss Agate and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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