Moss Agate and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

Moss Agate and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Moss Agate and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.