Prehnite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prehnite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.