Wax Opal and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
5.00-5.30
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Wax Opal and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wax Opal and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.