Wax Opal and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Wax Opal and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wax Opal and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.