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Prehnite and Fayalite 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
2.80-2.954.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prehnite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prehnite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.