Hematite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Hematite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hematite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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