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Moss Agate and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Moss Agate and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Moss Agate and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.