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Moss Agate and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Moss Agate and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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