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Apophyllite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
3.71   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Apophyllite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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