Wax Opal and Flint Physical Properties

Wax Opal and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Flint- SiO2

Wax Opal and Flint Specific Gravity

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