Herderite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Herderite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Herderite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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