Chlorite group and Opal Physical Properties

Chlorite group and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Chlorite group and Opal Specific Gravity

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