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Wax Opal
Wax Opal

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Wax Opal and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.503.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Wax Opal and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Wax Opal and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.