Jacobsite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

Jacobsite

Crystal 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

4.76-5.031.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jacobsite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jacobsite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.