Tavorite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Distinct on [001]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Tavorite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Tavorite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tavorite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tavorite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tavorite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.