Bronzite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Bronzite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite 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 Bronzite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bronzite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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