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Jadeite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jadeite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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