×

Prehnite
Prehnite

Andalusite
Andalusite



ADD
Compare
X
Prehnite
X
Andalusite

Prehnite and Andalusite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.05-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.