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Prasiolite
Prasiolite

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Prasiolite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.08-2.16
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

3,1
distinct/good on {1011}

Mohs Hardness

74.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.