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Tsavorite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.30-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Tsavorite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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