Tavorite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Tavorite

Prase Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.321.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tavorite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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