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Plumbogummite and Wax Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Plumbogummite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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