Prehnite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Prehnite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Prehnite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.