Moroxite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Moroxite

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

3.13-3.261.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moroxite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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