Precious Opal and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Precious Opal and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Precious Opal and Prehnite 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 Precious Opal and Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Precious Opal and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.