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Moss Agate and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.58-2.64
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.