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Pyrope and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Pyrope and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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