Poudretteite and Opal Physical Properties

Poudretteite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and 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 Poudretteite and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Poudretteite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.