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Moss Agate and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.