Forsterite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Forsterite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Forsterite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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