Harlequin Opal and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Harlequin Opal and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Harlequin Opal and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Harlequin Opal and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.