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Sard and Moss Opal Physical Properties


Moss Opal and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Sard and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Moss Opal chemical formula.

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Sard and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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