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Wax Opal and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Wax Opal and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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