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Apophyllite
Apophyllite

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Apophyllite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.30-2.50-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
-

Cleavage

Perfect on (001)
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

4.5-5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
S8

Apophyllite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Apophyllite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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