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Prehnite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Prehnite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Prehnite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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