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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.3-3.5
Uneven
Perfect on [110]
5-6
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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2.30-2.50
Uneven
Perfect on (001)
4.5-5
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Apophyllite 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 Arfvedsonite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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