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Goshenite 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
2.60-2.901.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Goshenite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Goshenite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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