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Magnetite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Magnetite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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