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Prasiolite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Schultenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
5.943-6.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Prasiolite and Schultenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Schultenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.

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