Crystal Quartz and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.80-2.95
Fracture
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Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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Distinct on [001]
Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Crystal Quartz and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Prehnite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Crystal Quartz and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.