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Zircon and Wood Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.731.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zircon and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Wood Opal 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 Zircon and Wood Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zircon and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.