Anthophyllite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Anthophyllite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Anthophyllite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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