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Obsidian and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Obsidian and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Moss Agate 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 Obsidian and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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