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Rhodolite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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