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Prehnite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.954.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.