Xenotime and Opal Physical Properties

Xenotime and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime 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 Xenotime and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Xenotime and Opal Specific Gravity

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