Prasiolite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prasiolite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.