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Moss Agate and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
MgAl2O4

Moss Agate and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Moss Agate and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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