Prehnite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Aegirine 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 Prehnite and Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.