Lamprophyre and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Lamprophyre and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lamprophyre- -
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lamprophyre and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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