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Moss Agate and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.55
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moss Agate and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moss Agate and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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