Apatite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Apatite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Boulder 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 Apatite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apatite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.