White Opal and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
White Opal and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing White Opal and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
White Opal and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.