Prehnite and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
1.79
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prehnite and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prehnite and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.