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White Opal and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

White Opal and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

White Opal and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.