Elaeolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.672.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Elaeolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Elaeolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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