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Apophyllite
Apophyllite

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Apophyllite and Morion 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
2.30-2.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Apophyllite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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

Apophyllite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.