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Apophyllite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.503.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apophyllite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Apophyllite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.