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Harlequin Opal and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Harlequin Opal and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Harlequin Opal and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Harlequin Opal and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.