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Jasper and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jasper and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Jasper and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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