Prehnite and Johachidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
3.45
  
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Prehnite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prehnite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.