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Fayalite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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