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Prase and Holmquistite 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
2.64-2.692.95-3.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
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{210} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prase and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prase and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.