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Opal Australia and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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none   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.17-3.24   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Opal Australia and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Moissanite 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 Australia and Moissanite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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