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Lawsonite
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Prase Opal
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Lawsonite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.091.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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