Trapiche emerald and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Trapiche emerald and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Trapiche emerald 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 Trapiche emerald and Wax Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Trapiche emerald and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Trapiche emerald and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Trapiche emerald and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Trapiche emerald is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.