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Apophyllite
Apophyllite

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Apophyllite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.502.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Apophyllite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Apophyllite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.