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Prase Opal
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Prase Opal and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prase Opal and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prase Opal and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.