Tourmaline Bi Color and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.80-2.95
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
Tourmaline Bi Color and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline Bi Color 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 Tourmaline Bi Color and Prehnite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Tourmaline Bi Color and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline Bi Color and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline Bi Color and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline Bi Color is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.