Wulfenite and Opal Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Wulfenite and Opal Specific Gravity

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