Apophyllite and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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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.
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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 Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.