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Moss Agate and Sugilite 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
2.69-2.79
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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