Moss Agate and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.65-2.87
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Moss Agate and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Agate and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Moss Agate and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.