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Piemontite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4.5-5   

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

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Piemontite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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