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Pearl and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pearl and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pearl and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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