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Glaucophane and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Glaucophane and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Glaucophane and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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