Fire Opal and Honey Opal Physical Properties

Fire Opal and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fire Opal and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.