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Moss Agate and Strontianite 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
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Agate and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Moss Agate and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.