Opal and Fluor buergerite Physical Properties

Opal and Fluor buergerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Fluor buergerite 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 Opal and Fluor buergerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Fluor buergerite- NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Opal and Fluor buergerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Fluor buergerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Fluor buergerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.31 whereas that of Fluor buergerite is 3.31.