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Jelly Opal and Variscite 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
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Jelly Opal and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Jelly Opal and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jelly Opal and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jelly Opal and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jelly Opal is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.