Prase Opal and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Prase Opal

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Not Available

Prase Opal and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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Prase Opal and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.