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Black Opal and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Black Opal and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Moroxite 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 Black Opal and Moroxite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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