Carnelian and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Carnelian and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Wax Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Carnelian and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.