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Spessartine and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Spessartine and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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