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Moss Opal and Andradite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moss Opal and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Moss Opal and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.