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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.