Langbeinite and White Opal Physical Properties

Langbeinite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and White Opal chemical formula.

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

Langbeinite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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