Wood Opal and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wood Opal and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wood Opal and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wood Opal and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.
