Pearl and Moss Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
none
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Pearl and Moss Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl and Moss Opal 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 Pearl and Moss Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pearl and Moss Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.