Prase Opal and Jet lignite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
1.30-1.34
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Prase Opal and Jet lignite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase Opal and Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Prase Opal and Jet lignite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Jet lignite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Jet lignite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 1.30-1.34 whereas that of Jet lignite is 1.30-1.34.