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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Hematite Physical Properties

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)
 
Brittle
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5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moss Agate and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Hematite Specific Gravity

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