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Wood Opal and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Wood Opal and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Wood Opal and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.