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Opal and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Orbicular jasper and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Not Available   

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Opal and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

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Opal and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.

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