Crystal Opal and Steatite Physical Properties

Crystal Opal and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Crystal Opal and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.