Fibrolite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fibrolite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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