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Prehnite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.