Moss Agate and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Moss Agate and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.