White Opal and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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White Opal and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing White Opal and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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White Opal and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.