Prehnite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
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Prehnite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.