Prase Opal

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 1.98 – 2.25
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.47
Crystal System Amorphous
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal
Color white

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Prase Opal
Mohs hardness of Prase Opal shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Prase Opal
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Prase Opal

绿蛋白石(韭葱蛋白石)是一种由含镍矿物(如滑石或绿镍矿)致色的绿色普通蛋白石品种,呈现独特的薄荷绿至草绿色,不显示变彩。绿蛋白石主要产于超基性和蛇纹岩化岩石中,是含镍矿化地区的常见次生矿物。宝石级绿蛋白石通常切磨成弧面石,摩氏硬度约5.5至6.5,折射率约1.450,以其清新的绿色用于首饰,是翡翠和绿玉髓的亲民替代品。主要产地包括澳大利亚(西澳大利亚,世界最重要的绿蛋白石产地,出产「石灰绿蛋白石」)、坦桑尼亚、美国(加利福尼亚州)和波兰(西里西亚)。

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What is Prase Opal?
绿蛋白石(韭葱蛋白石)是一种由含镍矿物(如滑石或绿镍矿)致色的绿色普通蛋白石品种,呈现独特的薄荷绿至草绿色,不显示变彩。绿蛋白石主要产于超基性和蛇纹岩化岩石中,是含镍矿化地区的常见次生矿物。宝石级绿蛋白石通常切磨成弧面石,摩氏硬度约5.5至6.5,折射率约1.450,以其清新的绿色用于首饰,是翡翠和绿玉髓的亲民替代品。主要产地包括澳大利亚(西澳大利亚,世界最重要的绿蛋白石产地,出产「石灰绿蛋白石」)、坦桑尼亚、美国(加利福尼亚州)和波兰(西里西亚)。
What is the hardness of Prase Opal?
Prase Opal has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Prase Opal?
Prase Opal is primarily White.
How much does Prase Opal cost?
Prase Opal falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Prase Opal?
Prase Opal belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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