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Prasiolite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Prasiolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Prasiolite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.