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Moss Opal and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Moss Opal and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Moss Opal and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.