Prase Opal and Cymophane Physical Properties

Prase Opal and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prase Opal and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.