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Moss Agate and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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