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Prismatine and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect   
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.   

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Prismatine and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Prismatine and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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