Wulfenite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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