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Prase Opal and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.55   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Prase Opal and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Prase Opal and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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