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Prehnite and Riebeckite 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
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.