Wood Opal and Vermeil Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Wood Opal and Vermeil Chemical Formula
While comparing Wood Opal and Vermeil 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 Vermeil chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wood Opal and Vermeil Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Vermeil Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Vermeil Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is Not Available whereas that of Vermeil is Not Available.