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Prehnite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prehnite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prehnite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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