Moss Agate and Richterite Physical Properties

Moss Agate and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Moss Agate and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.