Piemontite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Piemontite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] distinct

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Piemontite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

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Piemontite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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