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Prasiolite and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Black Opal 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 Prasiolite and Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.