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Prehnite and Emerald 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
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.67-2.78
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)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Be3Al2SiO6

Prehnite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Prehnite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.