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Prasiolite and Ulexite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.