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Leucophanite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
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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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Leucophanite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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