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Feldspar and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Feldspar and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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