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Prase Opal
Prase Opal

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Prase Opal and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Prase Opal and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Prase Opal and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.