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Prehnite
Prehnite

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Prehnite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.952.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.