Opal Australia and Garnet Physical Properties

Opal Australia and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Opal Australia- SiO2*nH2O
• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Opal Australia and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.