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Zinnwaldite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Prase Opal chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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