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Glass and Prehnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
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
4-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Glass and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Prehnite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Glass and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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