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Harlequin Opal and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Harlequin Opal and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Harlequin Opal and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Harlequin Opal and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.