×

Apophyllite
Apophyllite

Prase
Prase



ADD
Compare
X
Apophyllite
X
Prase

Apophyllite and Prase Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.502.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Prase 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 Apophyllite and Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Apophyllite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.