Fire Opal and Elbaite Physical Properties

Fire Opal and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Elbaite 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 Fire Opal and Elbaite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Fire Opal and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.