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Prasiolite

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Prasiolite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]

Prasiolite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Prasiolite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.