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Wax Opal and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Wax Opal and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Bort Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.

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