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Jelly Opal and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Jelly Opal and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Jelly Opal and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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