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Jelly Opal and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jelly Opal and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jelly Opal and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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