Brazilianite and Opal Physical Properties

Brazilianite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and 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 Brazilianite and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Brazilianite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.