Prehnite and Hibschite Physical Properties

Prehnite

Hibschite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.953.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [001]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₂(OH)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prehnite and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₂(OH)
Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Prehnite and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.