Moss Agate and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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decomposes in water
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Moss Agate and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Agate and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Moss Agate and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.