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White Opal and Cancrinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.42-2.52
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

White Opal and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

White Opal and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.