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Thaumasite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thaumasite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thaumasite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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