Wax Opal and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.44-2.62
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Wax Opal and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Wax Opal and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.