Fire Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties

Fire Opal and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.