Opal and Jelly Opal Physical Properties

Opal

Jelly Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

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1.2 Solubility

hot salt water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.251.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Opal and Jelly Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Jelly Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Opal and Jelly Opal Specific Gravity

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