Wood Opal and Bornite Physical Properties

Wood Opal and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Bornite 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 Wood Opal and Bornite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Wood Opal and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.