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Moss Agate and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.70
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Creedite Specific Gravity

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