Dallasite and Prase Opal Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
1.98-2.25
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Dallasite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Prase Opal chemical formula.
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- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Dallasite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.
