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Peridot and Jelly Opal Physical Properties


Jelly Opal and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
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Peridot and Jelly Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Jelly Opal chemical formula.

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Peridot and Jelly Opal Specific Gravity

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

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