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Wood Opal and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wood Opal and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Aegirine 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 Wood Opal and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wood Opal and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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