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Gibbsite and Wood Opal Physical Properties


Wood Opal and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Gibbsite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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

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