Stolzite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Stolzite

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

22.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

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Stolzite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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