Wax Opal and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.80-4.15
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wax Opal and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wax Opal and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.