Morion and Wax Opal Physical Properties

Morion and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Wax Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Morion and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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