Chalcedony and Moss Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Chalcedony and Moss Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Moss Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chalcedony and Moss Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.