Elaeolite and Wood Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Elaeolite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Wood Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Elaeolite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elaeolite and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elaeolite and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elaeolite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.