Sylvite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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