Ammolite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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.
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.