Wax Opal and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
1.98-2.25
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wax Opal and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Boulder 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 Wax Opal and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wax Opal and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.