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Prehnite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
BaSO4

Prehnite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Prehnite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.