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Shigaite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Shigaite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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