Wood Opal and Bronzite Physical Properties

Wood Opal and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

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

Wood Opal and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.