Prehnite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Prehnite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Prehnite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.