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Prehnite and Diopside Physical Properties

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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
2.80-2.953.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
CaMgSi2O6

Prehnite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Prehnite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.