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Tektite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
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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Tektite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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