Bronzite and Harlequin Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Bronzite and Harlequin Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Bronzite 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 Bronzite and Harlequin Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Bronzite and Harlequin Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Harlequin Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Harlequin Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Harlequin Opal is 1.98-2.50.