Wood Opal and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Wood Opal and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Wood Opal and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Wood Opal and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.