Opal and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

Opal and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.