Prase and Schorl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.18-3.22
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Prase and Schorl Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Prase and Schorl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.