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Hydrogrossular and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
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
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Hydrogrossular and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Hydrogrossular and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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