Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.