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Prehnite and Dravite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.03-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.6 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.7 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{???} Indistinct
1.8 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.9 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prehnite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prehnite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.