Smaragdite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Smaragdite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Smaragdite- NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smaragdite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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