Crystal Opal and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Crystal Opal and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Padparadscha 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 Crystal Opal and Padparadscha chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Crystal Opal and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.