Crystal Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

Crystal Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Crystal Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.