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Rhodolite and Harlequin Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rhodolite and Harlequin Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Harlequin Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Harlequin Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rhodolite and Harlequin Opal Specific Gravity

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