Goshenite and White Opal Physical Properties

Goshenite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and White 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 Goshenite and White Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Goshenite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.