Wax Opal and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.15-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Wax Opal and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wax Opal and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Wax Opal and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.