Wax Opal
A variety of Opal
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About Wax Opal
Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
A yellow-to brown opal with a waxy lustre.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Wax Opal.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Wax Opal.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9834 (as Wax Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
3004 (as Opal)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9834:8 (as Wax Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)
Chemistry of Wax Opal
Mindat Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
Elements listed:
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Wax Opal associated with Wollastonite | Ca3(Si3O9) |
| 1 photo of Wax Opal associated with 'Milk Opal' | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 1 photo of Wax Opal associated with 'Manganese Dendrites' |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Wax Opal
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References for Wax Opal
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Localities for Wax Opal
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Germany | |
| F. Müller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke" (1984) |
| H. Vollstädt et al. (Dresden) |
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Slovakia | |
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Ósva Valley, Telkibánya, Gönc District, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary