White Opal and Bayldonite Physical Properties

White Opal and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

White Opal and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.