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Moissanite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Moissanite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Precious 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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

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