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Star Sapphire and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Star Sapphire and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Star Sapphire and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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