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Prasiolite and Moldavite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.32-2.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prasiolite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prasiolite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.