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Wax Opal and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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Wax Opal and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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