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Prase Opal and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase Opal and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Prase Opal and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.