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Prehnite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prehnite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prehnite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.