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Anatase and Moss Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Anatase and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Moss Opal 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 Anatase and Moss Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Anatase and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.