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Feldspar and Prehnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Feldspar and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Prehnite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Feldspar and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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