Chrysotile and Opal Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Chrysotile and Opal Specific Gravity

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