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Star diopside and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Star diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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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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Star diopside and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Star diopside and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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