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Chrysotile and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Chrysotile and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Chrysotile and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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