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Prasiolite
Prasiolite

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Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Elastic

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.9-3.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

3,1
Perfect basal {001}

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -

Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.