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Prehnite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.80-2.95
Uneven
Distinct on [001]
6-6.5
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
 
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2.85-3.35
Uneven, Conchoidal
Indistinct
7-7.5
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Prehnite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Prehnite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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