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Prasiolite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Not Available

Prasiolite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.