Lehsunia and Moss Opal Physical Properties

Lehsunia and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lehsunia 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 Lehsunia and Moss Opal chemical formula.

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

Lehsunia and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

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