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Nuummite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nuummite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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