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Prehnite and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.952.97-3.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.