Moss Opal

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 1.98 – 2.5
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.52
Crystal System Amorphous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color white
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Moss Opal
Mohs hardness of Moss Opal shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Moss Opal
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Moss Opal

苔藓蛋白石是一种含有天然苔藓状、树枝状或植物状矿物包裹体的蛋白石变种,这些内含图案赋予了它如同微型山水画般的独特外观。苔藓蛋白石通常为半透明至半不透明,背景色以白色、奶白色或淡灰色为主,包裹体颜色多呈绿色、黑色或棕色。与宝石蛋白石不同,苔藓蛋白石通常不显示变彩,但其天然的有机图案使其在装饰性宝石材料中独具魅力。常被切磨为弧面形宝石,用于个性化首饰和工艺品创作,价格相对亲民。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moss Opal?
苔藓蛋白石是一种含有天然苔藓状、树枝状或植物状矿物包裹体的蛋白石变种,这些内含图案赋予了它如同微型山水画般的独特外观。苔藓蛋白石通常为半透明至半不透明,背景色以白色、奶白色或淡灰色为主,包裹体颜色多呈绿色、黑色或棕色。与宝石蛋白石不同,苔藓蛋白石通常不显示变彩,但其天然的有机图案使其在装饰性宝石材料中独具魅力。常被切磨为弧面形宝石,用于个性化首饰和工艺品创作,价格相对亲民。
What is the hardness of Moss Opal?
Moss Opal has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Moss Opal?
Moss Opal is primarily White.
How much does Moss Opal cost?
Moss Opal falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Moss Opal?
Moss Opal belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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