Fluorite and Common Opal Physical Properties

Fluorite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Common Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
• Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fluorite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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