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Spessartine and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spessartine and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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