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Moss Agate and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Beryllonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.79-2.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Moss Agate and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.

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