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Moss Agate and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Moss Agate and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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