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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Moss Agate and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Moss Agate and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.