Eosphorite and Opal Physical Properties

Eosphorite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Eosphorite and Opal Specific Gravity

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