Moss Agate and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.56
  
Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
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{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Moss Agate and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Agate and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Moss Agate and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.