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Jelly Opal and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Jelly Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Jelly Opal and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Jelly Opal and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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