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Wax Opal and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.9  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wax Opal and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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