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Moss Opal and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Opal and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Opal and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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