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Prehnite and Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.