Thulite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Thulite

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

3.12.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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

Thulite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Thulite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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