Lawsonite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.09
  
2.80-2.95
  
Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
  
Distinct on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
Lawsonite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Prehnite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Lawsonite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.