Proustite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Proustite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.51-5.642.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {10 1 1}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Proustite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite and Prasiolite 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 Proustite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Proustite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.