Wood Opal and Obsidian Physical Properties

Wood Opal and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.