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Prasiolite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Prasiolite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Prasiolite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.