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Prase Opal and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Prase Opal and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

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Prase Opal and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.

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