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Uvite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Uvite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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

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