White Opal and Ruby Physical Properties

White Opal and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

White Opal and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.