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Topaz and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Topaz and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Topaz and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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