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Apophyllite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Apophyllite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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