Opal Australia and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Opal Australia and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Fire Opal 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 Australia and Fire Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal Australia- SiO2*nH2O
• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Opal Australia and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.