Prase and Milk Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Prase and Milk Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase and Milk 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 Prase and Milk Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Prase and Milk Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Milk Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Milk Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Milk Opal is 1.98-2.50.