Boulder Opal and Microcline Physical Properties

Boulder Opal and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Boulder Opal and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.