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Jet and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Jet
Apophyllite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
4.5-5   

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

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Jet and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Jet and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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