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Tanzanite and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.352.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Tanzanite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Tanzanite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

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