Adularia and Harlequin Opal Physical Properties

Adularia and Harlequin Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Harlequin 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 Adularia and Harlequin Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Adularia and Harlequin Opal Specific Gravity

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