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Prase Opal
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Prase Opal and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Prase Opal and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase Opal and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Prase Opal and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase Opal and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase Opal and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase Opal is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.