Apophyllite and Garnet Malaia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
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Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Apophyllite and Garnet Malaia Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite and Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Apophyllite and Garnet Malaia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Garnet Malaia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Garnet Malaia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Garnet Malaia is Not Available.