Prase and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Prase and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prase and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Prase and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.