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Jelly Opal and Grossular 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
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jelly Opal and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jelly Opal and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.