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Whitlockite and Prase Opal Physical Properties


Prase Opal and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.12   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Whitlockite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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

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