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Jadeite
Jadeite

Wax Opal
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Jadeite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.28-3.38
Splintery, Fibrous
Good on [110]
6.5-7
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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1.98-2.50
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jadeite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite Vs Wax Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is whereas that of Wax Opal is .