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Jelly Opal and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jelly Opal and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly 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 Jelly Opal and Moissanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jelly Opal and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.