Prehnite and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
3.62-3.68
  
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Prehnite and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.