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Prehnite and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.30-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Prehnite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Prehnite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.