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Nuummite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nuummite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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