Prehnite and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
5.35
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prehnite and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prehnite and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.