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Moss Opal and Mimetite Physical Properties


Mimetite and Moss Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
7.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[10 1 1] Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Moss Opal and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

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Moss Opal and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.

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