Sinhalite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sinhalite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael 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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Sinhalite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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