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Chalcedony and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Absent   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chalcedony and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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

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