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Selenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
27
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Selenite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

Selenite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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