Boulder Opal and Binghamite Physical Properties

Boulder Opal and Binghamite Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Boulder Opal and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.