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Prase Opal and Steatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.25
Conchoidal
None
5-6.5
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.20-2.80
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Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prase Opal and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

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Prase Opal and Steatite Specific Gravity

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