Hurlbutite and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90
1.98-2.50
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hurlbutite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Wax Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hurlbutite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.