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Zincite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Zincite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Zincite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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