Moss Agate and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
Not Available
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Moss Agate and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Agate and Honey 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 Moss Agate and Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Moss Agate and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.