White Opal and Linarite Physical Properties

White Opal and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

White Opal and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.