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Zinnwaldite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zinnwaldite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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

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