Prase Opal and Bloodstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
2.63-2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Prase Opal and Bloodstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase Opal and Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO2
Prase Opal and Bloodstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.