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Wax Opal and Natrolite Physical Properties

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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2.20-2.26
Uneven
Perfect on {110}
5-5.5
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wax Opal and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Natrolite Specific Gravity

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