Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal 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 Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petrified Wood and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petrified Wood is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.