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Prase Opal and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Prase Opal and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Prase Opal and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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