White topaz and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
White topaz and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing White topaz 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 White topaz and Boulder Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
White topaz and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White topaz and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White topaz and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White topaz is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.