Honey Opal and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.17-3.24
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
(0001) indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
9-9.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Honey Opal and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Honey Opal and Moissanite 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 Honey Opal and Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Honey Opal and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.