Black Opal and Gedrite Physical Properties

Black Opal and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Gedrite 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 Black Opal and Gedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Black Opal and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.