Wood Opal and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wood Opal and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wood Opal and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wood Opal and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.