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Moss Opal and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Moss Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Moss Opal and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Moss Opal and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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