Zincite and White Opal Physical Properties

Zincite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and White Opal 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 Zincite and White Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zincite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.