Baryte and Prehnite Physical Properties

Baryte

Prehnite

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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

4.3-5

2.80-2.95

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Distinct on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₂(OH)

Baryte and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Prehnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₂(OH)

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Baryte and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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