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Prasiolite and Sphalerite 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
2.653.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.