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Flint and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Flint and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Flint and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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