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Apophyllite

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Apophyllite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.502.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Apophyllite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Apophyllite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.