Colemanite and Opal Physical Properties

Colemanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and 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 Colemanite and Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Colemanite and Opal Specific Gravity

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