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Thulite and Jelly Opal Physical Properties


Jelly Opal and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
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Thulite and Jelly Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Jelly Opal chemical formula.

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Thulite and Jelly Opal Specific Gravity

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

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