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Iddingsite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Iddingsite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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