Moissanite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Moissanite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Moissanite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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