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Inderite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Inderite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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