Copper and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Copper and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Wax Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Copper and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.