Morion and Harlequin Opal Physical Properties

Morion

Harlequin Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.651.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Morion and Harlequin Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Harlequin Opal 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 Morion and Harlequin Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Morion and Harlequin Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Harlequin Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Harlequin Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Harlequin Opal is 1.98-2.50.