Fire Opal and Gypsum Physical Properties

Fire Opal and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fire Opal and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.