Hematite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Hematite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hematite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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