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Prehnite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.952.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
SiO2

Prehnite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Prehnite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.