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Aquamarine and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Aquamarine and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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