Siderite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Siderite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Siderite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Siderite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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