Home
×

Moss Agate
Moss Agate

Sunstone
Sunstone



ADD
Compare
X
Moss Agate
X
Sunstone

Moss Agate and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Moss Agate and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Moss Agate and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.