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Violane and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.30-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Violane and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Violane and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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