Orthoclase and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Orthoclase and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Moss Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Orthoclase and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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