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Prasiolite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8

Prasiolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Amazonite 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 Prasiolite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Prasiolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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