Bowenite and Common Opal Physical Properties

Bowenite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Common 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 Bowenite and Common Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bowenite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.