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Kunzite and Wood Opal Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.211.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kunzite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kunzite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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