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Prehnite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.951.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.