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Soapstone

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Soapstone and Wood Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
2.5
Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2
 
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1.98-2.50
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None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Soapstone and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Wood Opal chemical formula.

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Soapstone and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Soapstone and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Soapstone Vs Wood Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Soapstone is whereas that of Wood Opal is .