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Apophyllite
Apophyllite

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Apophyllite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.503.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Apophyllite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.