Sonolite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Sonolite

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

3.82-4.002.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Sonolite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sonolite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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