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Moss Agate and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Moss Agate and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Moss Agate and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.