Moss Opal and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Moss Opal and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Opal and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.