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Prase and Clinohedrite 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
2.64-2.69
3.28-3.335
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prase and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase and Clinohedrite 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 Prase and Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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

Prase and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.