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White Opal and Legrandite 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
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

White Opal and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

White Opal and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.