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Halite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Halite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Halite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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