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Sphene and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sphene and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Sphene and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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