Wood Opal and Nosean Physical Properties

Wood Opal and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Wood Opal and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.