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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Moss Agate and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Moss Agate and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.