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Apophyllite and Hiddenite 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
2.30-2.503.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Apophyllite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Apophyllite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.