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Sillimanite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Splintery   
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Cleavage
{010} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Sillimanite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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