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Druzy and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Druzy Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5-5   

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

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Druzy and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Druzy and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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