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Uvite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Uvite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Uvite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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