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Prase and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.692.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Prase and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Prase and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.