Smaragdite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Smaragdite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.24-3.502.65

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

5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smaragdite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

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Smaragdite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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