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Harlequin Opal
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Harlequin Opal and Tigers Eye 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
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Harlequin Opal and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Harlequin Opal and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Harlequin Opal and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Harlequin Opal and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Harlequin Opal and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Harlequin Opal is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.