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Prasiolite and Phosphosiderite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.74-2.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.