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Prase Opal and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Prase Opal and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Prase Opal and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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