Jelly Opal and Triplite Physical Properties

Jelly Opal and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jelly Opal- SiO2*nH2O
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jelly Opal and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.