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Moss Opal and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4

Moss Opal and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Alexandrite 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 Opal and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Moss Opal and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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