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Moss Opal and Pleonaste 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
1.98-2.50
3.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moss Opal and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Moss Opal and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.