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Wood Opal
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Wood Opal and Scorzalite 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
1.98-2.503.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wood Opal and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wood Opal and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.