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Flint and Wax Opal Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
Uneven
None
-9999
SiO2
 
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1.98-2.50
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Flint and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Flint and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Flint and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Flint Vs Wax Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Flint is whereas that of Wax Opal is .