Moss Opal and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Moss Opal and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Moss Opal and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Moss Opal and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.