White Opal and Gaylussite Physical Properties

White Opal and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

White Opal and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.