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Wax Opal
Wax Opal

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Wax Opal and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.50
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Brittle
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3.53-3.65
Splintery
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
4-7
Al2SiO5

Wax Opal and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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