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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Titanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.48-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaTiSiO5

Moss Agate and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Moss Agate and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.