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Kainite and Wood Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kainite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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