Prehnite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Prehnite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Prehnite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.