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Chiastolite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Chiastolite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Prehnite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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

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