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Moss Agate and Simpsonite 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
2.58-2.64
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1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.