Chlorastrolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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