Beudantite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Beudantite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Fire Opal 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 Beudantite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Beudantite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.