Microcline and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Wax Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.