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Moss Opal and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Moss Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Moss Opal and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Opal and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Moss Opal and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Opal and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Opal and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Opal is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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