Wax Opal and Quartz 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
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.