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Jelly Opal
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Glaucophane
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Jelly Opal and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Jelly Opal and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Jelly Opal and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.