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Harlequin Opal
Harlequin Opal

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Harlequin Opal and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Harlequin Opal and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Harlequin Opal and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Harlequin Opal and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.