Obsidian and Jelly Opal Physical Properties

Obsidian

Jelly Opal

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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

2.35-2.601.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Obsidian and Jelly Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian and Jelly Opal 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 Obsidian and Jelly Opal chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Jelly Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Jelly Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Jelly Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Jelly Opal is 1.98-2.50.