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Prasiolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2

Prasiolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Prasiolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.