Chambersite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Apophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.502.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chambersite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chambersite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.