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Prasiolite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.