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Apophyllite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Apophyllite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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