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Spessartine
Spessartine

Moss Opal
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Spessartine and Moss Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.12-4.18
Conchoidal
{???} Distinct
7-7.5
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Spessartine and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Moss Opal chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine Vs Moss Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is whereas that of Moss Opal is .