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Moss Agate and Serandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.52
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moss Agate and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moss Agate and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.