Moss Agate and Bertrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.59-2.60
Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moss Agate and Bertrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Agate and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moss Agate and Bertrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.