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. |