Grossular and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Grossular

Wax Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.731.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Grossular and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Wax Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Grossular and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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