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Prehnite and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prehnite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prehnite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.