Orbicular jasper and Apophyllite 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
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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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.
  
Orbicular jasper and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Apophyllite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Orbicular jasper and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orbicular jasper and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orbicular jasper and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orbicular jasper is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.