Prehnite and Antigorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{001} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Prehnite and Antigorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Prehnite and Antigorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.