Boulder Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties

Boulder Opal and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8

Boulder Opal and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.