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Moss Agate and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Moss Agate and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Moss Agate and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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