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Jelly Opal and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jelly Opal and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jelly Opal and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.