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Apophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties


Maw Sit Sit and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
2.45-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Apophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.

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