Prase and Stichtite Physical Properties

Prase

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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

2.64-2.692.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prase and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prase and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.