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Prasiolite and Williamsite 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
2.652.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prasiolite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.