Boulder Opal and Hanksite Physical Properties

Boulder Opal and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Boulder Opal and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.