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Beudantite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Beudantite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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