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Pectolite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Pectolite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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