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Prase Opal
Prase Opal

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Prase Opal and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase Opal and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase Opal and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.