Vesuvianite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Prase Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.431.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vesuvianite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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