Garnet and Opal Physical Properties

Garnet and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and 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 Garnet and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Garnet and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.