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Clinohedrite and Prase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.3352.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinohedrite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinohedrite and Prase Specific Gravity

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