Prasiolite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Prasiolite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.