Wax Opal and Pearl Physical Properties

Wax Opal

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.502.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wax Opal and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wax Opal and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.