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Prase Opal
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Prase Opal and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.56.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Prase Opal and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Prase Opal and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.