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Moss Agate and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Moss Agate and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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