Kunzite and Moss Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Kunzite and Moss Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Moss Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Kunzite and Moss Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.