Prasiolite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.