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Ammolite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ammolite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Apophyllite 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 Ammolite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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