Prase Opal and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Prase Opal and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase Opal and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Prase Opal and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.