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Microlite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Microlite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Microlite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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