Prehnite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
ZrSiO4
  
Prehnite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Prehnite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.