Rhodolite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.80-2.95
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Distinct on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
Rhodolite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite and Prehnite 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 Rhodolite and Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Rhodolite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.