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Opal and Moroxite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Moroxite 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 Opal and Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.