Starlite and White Opal Physical Properties

Starlite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and White Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Starlite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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