Wax Opal and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.39
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wax Opal and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wax Opal and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.