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Prehnite and Tinzenite 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
2.80-2.95
3.355-3.433
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prehnite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prehnite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.