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Achroite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Achroite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Prasiolite 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 Achroite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Achroite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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