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Spodumene and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Spodumene and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Spodumene and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.