×

Pink Opal
Pink Opal

Black Opal
Black Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Pink Opal
X
Black Opal

Pink Opal and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pink Opal and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pink Opal and Black 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 Pink Opal and Black Opal chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pink Opal and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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