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Prase and Prasiolite 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
2.64-2.692.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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