Hydrophane and Opal Physical Properties

Hydrophane and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Hydrophane and Opal Specific Gravity

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