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Amazonite and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Amazonite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Prehnite 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 Amazonite and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Amazonite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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