Moss Agate and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Moss Agate

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Moss Agate and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Moss Agate and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.