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Hanksite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hanksite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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