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Padparadscha and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4.5-5   

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

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Padparadscha and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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