Wax Opal and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Wax Opal and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wax Opal and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.