Moss Agate and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Moss Agate

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Moss Agate and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Moss Agate and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.