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Moss Opal and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Moss Opal and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Moss Opal and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.