Uvite and Wax Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uvite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Wax Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uvite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.