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Moss Agate and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Moss Agate and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Moss Agate and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.