Peridot and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Peridot

Moss Agate

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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

1.54-1.552.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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

Peridot and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Peridot and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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