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Apophyllite
Apophyllite

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Apophyllite and Paraiba 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
2.30-2.503.04-3.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
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 Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.