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Prasiolite and Diamond Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.653.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

3,1
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

710
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C

Prasiolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Prasiolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.