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Sugilite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Sugilite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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