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Moss Agate and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moss Agate and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moss Agate and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.