Calcite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Calcite

Wax Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.731.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Calcite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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