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Harlequin Opal and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Harlequin Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
4.014   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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Harlequin Opal and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Harlequin Opal and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Harlequin Opal and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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