Prehnite and Clinochlore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.60-3.02
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Prehnite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Prehnite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.