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Moss Agate and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.03-3.18   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Moss Agate and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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