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Wood Opal and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Wood Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wood Opal and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Wood Opal and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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