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Prasiolite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

3,1
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

76-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Prasiolite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Prasiolite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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