Prase and Moss 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, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Prase and Moss Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase and Moss 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Prase and Moss Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.