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Prehnite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prehnite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prehnite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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