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Moss Agate and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
MgAl2O4   

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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.

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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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