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Moss Agate and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Moss Agate and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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