Prasiolite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.67-2.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Prasiolite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula
While comparing Prasiolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prasiolite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.