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Wax Opal and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Wax Opal and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Wax Opal and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.