Moss Agate and Emerald Physical Properties

Moss Agate

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Moss Agate and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Moss Agate and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.