Titanite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Titanite

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

3.48-3.602.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Titanite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Titanite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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