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Harlequin Opal

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Harlequin Opal and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Harlequin Opal and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Harlequin Opal and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.