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Jelly Opal and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Jelly Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Jelly Opal and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Antigorite 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 Jelly Opal and Antigorite chemical formula.

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Jelly Opal and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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