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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Gypsum Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.58-2.64
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None
6.5-7
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Flexible
Soluble
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2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moss Agate and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate Vs Gypsum during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is whereas that of Gypsum is .