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Moss Agate and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moss Agate and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moss Agate and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.