Uvite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct on [001]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Uvite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Uvite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.