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Faustite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Faustite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Faustite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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