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Prehnite
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Prehnite and Rutilated Quartz 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
2.80-2.952.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Prehnite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Prehnite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.