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Goldstone 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
2.50-2.80
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goldstone and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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

Goldstone and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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