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Moissanite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
none
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.241.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 · nH2O

Moissanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Moissanite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.