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Ruby and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
No true cleavage   
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Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Ruby and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Ruby and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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