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Wax Opal and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
5.9  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Wax Opal and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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