Opal Australia and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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none
  
Durability
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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
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SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.