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Prehnite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prehnite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prehnite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.