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Ruby and Wood Opal Physical Properties


Wood Opal and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Ruby and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Wood Opal chemical formula.

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Ruby and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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

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