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Apophyllite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
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Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Apophyllite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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