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Jasper and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Jasper and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper and 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 Jasper and Opal chemical formula.

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Jasper and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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