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Fibrolite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fibrolite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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