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Moldavite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Moldavite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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