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Prasiolite and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.