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Crystal Opal and Jasper Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.58-2.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Crystal Opal and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Jasper 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 Crystal Opal and Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Crystal Opal and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.