Mohawkite and White Opal Physical Properties

Mohawkite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and White Opal chemical formula.

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

Mohawkite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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