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Jasper and Moss Opal Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.911.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jasper and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Moss Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jasper and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

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