Sarcopside and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Prase Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.941.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sarcopside and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Prase 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 Sarcopside and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.