Prase Opal and Epidote Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.25-3.50
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
Cleavage
Not Available
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Prase Opal and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase Opal and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Prase Opal and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.