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Jacinth and Moss Opal Physical Properties


Moss Opal and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Jacinth and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Moss Opal chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

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

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