Apophyllite Group

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 2.3 – 2.5
Refractive Index 1.53 – 1.543
Crystal System Tetragonal
Luster Pearly
Fracture Uneven
Color various

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Apophyllite Group
Mohs hardness of Apophyllite Group shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Apophyllite Group
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Tetragonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

Treatments

Colorless material has been reported by Plough (1957) to turn green on irradiation. Heat could be expected to reverse this change - Nassau, 1984 4.5 to 5Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 2.30 to 2.50Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references PerfectHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Easy and perfectMore from other references UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) 1.530 to 1.543Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Uniaxial/+,-Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 0.000 to 0.003Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references HighArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) White, colourless, bluish, reddish, yellowish, greenishUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references Green, V4+ in distorted octahedral coordinationW. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011) Transparent,Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references PearlyHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Blue-green and yellowArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) TetragonalHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Tabular, prismatic, pseudo-cubicArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Apophyllite occurs in basalts and granitesMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) Apophyllite Group information at mindat.org

About Apophyllite Group

魚眼石(アポフィライト)族は、見事な透明から半透明の等軸状・錐状結晶を形成するカリウムカルシウムケイ酸塩鉱物群です。インドのプネー産の標本が世界的に有名で、ガラス光沢と時に淡緑色・ピンク色を帯びた澄んだ結晶は標本市場で高人気を誇ります。稀に透明な結晶が宝石用にカットされることがあります。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apophyllite Group?
魚眼石(アポフィライト)族は、見事な透明から半透明の等軸状・錐状結晶を形成するカリウムカルシウムケイ酸塩鉱物群です。インドのプネー産の標本が世界的に有名で、ガラス光沢と時に淡緑色・ピンク色を帯びた澄んだ結晶は標本市場で高人気を誇ります。稀に透明な結晶が宝石用にカットされることがあります。
What is the hardness of Apophyllite Group?
Apophyllite Group has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Apophyllite Group?
Apophyllite Group is primarily Various.
How much does Apophyllite Group cost?
Apophyllite Group falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Apophyllite Group?
Apophyllite Group belongs to the Tetragonal crystal system.

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