Strontianite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Strontianite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.792.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Strontianite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Strontianite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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