Home
×

Moss Agate
Moss Agate

Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite



ADD
Compare
X
Moss Agate
X
Pyrrhotite

Moss Agate and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available

Moss Agate and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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

Moss Agate and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.