Apophyllite and Tourmaline Bi Color Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
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Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Apophyllite and Tourmaline Bi Color Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite and Tourmaline Bi Color 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 Tourmaline Bi Color chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Apophyllite and Tourmaline Bi Color Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Tourmaline Bi Color Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Tourmaline Bi Color Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Tourmaline Bi Color is Not Available.