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Prehnite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

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
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Prehnite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Prehnite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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