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Moss Agate and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Agate and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Agate and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.