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Ceylonite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Ceylonite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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