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Adularia and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Adularia and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Prase 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 Adularia and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Adularia and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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