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Tanzanite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.351.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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