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Amber and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Amber and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Wax 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 Amber and Wax Opal chemical formula.

Amber and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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