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Prasiolite and Tanzanite 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
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Prasiolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Prasiolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.