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Prehnite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.