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Wood Opal
Wood Opal

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Wood Opal and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wood Opal and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wood Opal and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.