Sogdianite and Prase Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sogdianite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Prase Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sogdianite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sogdianite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sogdianite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sogdianite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.