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Prase Opal and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prase Opal and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prase Opal and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.