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Wood Opal and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Wood Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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Wood Opal and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Wood Opal and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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