Opal and Xenotime Physical Properties

Opal and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Xenotime 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 Xenotime chemical formula.

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

Opal and Xenotime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Xenotime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Xenotime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 4.30-5.10 whereas that of Xenotime is 4.30-5.10.