Staurolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Staurolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Staurolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.