Moss Agate and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.76-3.77
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Moss Agate and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Agate and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moss Agate and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.