Wax Opal and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Wax Opal and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wax Opal and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.