Opal and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Opal and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Stibiotantalite 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 Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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