Harlequin Opal and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Harlequin Opal and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Harlequin Opal and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Harlequin Opal and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.