Opal and Mellite Physical Properties

Opal and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.