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Prasiolite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.