Prehnite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.