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Moss Opal and Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Opal and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Opal and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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