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Apophyllite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Apophyllite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Achroite 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 Apophyllite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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