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Moissanite and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
none   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Moissanite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Andean 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 Moissanite and Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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