Magnetite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Magnetite

Prase Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.2

1.98-2.25

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Magnetite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Magnetite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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