Black Opal and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Black Opal and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Black Opal and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.