Prehnite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
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.