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Opal and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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