Stichtite and Opal Physical Properties

Stichtite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Stichtite and Opal Specific Gravity

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