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Glass and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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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
2.39-4.002.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glass and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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

Glass and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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