Prase Opal and Atacamite Physical Properties

Prase Opal and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Atacamite 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 Opal and Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Prase Opal and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.