Prismatine and Sugilite Physical Properties

Prismatine

Sugilite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.342.69-2.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prismatine and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine and Sugilite 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 Prismatine and Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prismatine and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prismatine and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prismatine and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prismatine is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.