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Amethyst and Prehnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Amethyst and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Amethyst and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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