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Prehnite
Chemical
Formula
Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Species
Silicates
Crystal
System
Orthorhombic
Mohs
Scale
6
Specific
Gravity
2.8-2.95
Color
Colorless to gray to yellow, yellow-green or white
Streak
White
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Refractive
Index
n = 1.611 - 1.632 n = 1.615 - 1.642 n = 1.632 - 1.665
Diaphaneity
Translucent
Cleavage
Distinct/GoodGood on , poor on
Fracture
Irregular/Uneven
Crystal Habit:Globular, reniform to stalactitic
Geological Setting:A secondary mineral in mafic volcanic rocks, low grade metamorphic mineral.
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