Apophyllite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Apophyllite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite and Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Apophyllite and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.