Opal and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Opal and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
• Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.