Bloodstone and Prase Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Bloodstone and Prase Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Prase Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bloodstone and Prase Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.