Home
×

Moss Agate
Moss Agate

Stichtite
Stichtite



ADD
Compare
X
Moss Agate
X
Stichtite

Moss Agate and Stichtite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.