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Moss Opal
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Moss Opal and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Moss Opal and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Moss Opal and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.