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Scorzalite 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
3.31
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scorzalite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scorzalite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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