Prase and Verdelite 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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.692.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Prase and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Prase and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.