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Moss Opal
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Moss Opal and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moss Opal and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Moss Opal and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.