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Edenite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.371.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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