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Prasiolite and Augelite 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
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.