Home
Gemstones


Witherite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Witherite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite 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 Witherite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Compare White Gemstones

Witherite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

White Gemstones

White Gemstones


Compare White Gemstones