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Fire Opal
Fire Opal

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Fire Opal and Moss Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fire Opal and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal and Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fire Opal and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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