Wax Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.55-2.70
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
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Wax Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Wax Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.