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Vishnevite and Wood Opal Physical Properties


Wood Opal and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Vishnevite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Wood Opal chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

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

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