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Moss Opal and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.5 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Opal and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moss Opal and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.