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Prehnite
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Physical Properties of Prehnite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Prehnite Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among gemstones, Prehnite is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Prehnite include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Prehnite Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Prehnite cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Prehnite cleavage is Distinct on [001],and specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

The physical properties of Prehnite, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Prehnite is represented by Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH).