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Amber and Prasiolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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