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Wax Opal and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.36   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Wax Opal and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wax Opal and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wax Opal and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wax Opal is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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