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White Opal and Starlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

White Opal and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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

White Opal and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.