Jeremejevite and Moss Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Jeremejevite and Moss Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Moss Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Jeremejevite and Moss Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jeremejevite and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jeremejevite and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jeremejevite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.