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Moss Agate and Vivianite 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
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Agate and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.