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Amazonite and Wood Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amazonite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Wood 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 Amazonite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amazonite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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

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