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Vanadinite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Vanadinite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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

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