Opal and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Opal and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Opal and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.