Larimar and Black Opal Physical Properties

Larimar and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Black Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Larimar and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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