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Uvite 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
2.97-3.141.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uvite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uvite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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