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Wax Opal and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties >>
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Wax Opal and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Amazonite 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 Wax Opal and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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