White Opal and Carletonite Physical Properties

White Opal and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

White Opal and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.