Heliodor and Black Opal Physical Properties

Heliodor and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor and Black 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 Heliodor and Black Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Heliodor and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.