Ettringite and Common Opal Physical Properties

Ettringite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite and Common 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 Ettringite and Common Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ettringite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ettringite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ettringite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ettringite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.