MN626

Sample ID MN626 • Cabinet T

Apophylite

9cm W x 11cm H x 5.5cm D • 478g
Sample TypeMineralColorOrange/BrownLusterVitreous and Greasy
StreakColorlessCleavage/FracturePoor Cleavage/Uneven FractureSpecific Gravity2.6
Geographic Location/DateAggie, Bohemia N/AMohs Hardness 2

A sample of Apophyllite. Very brittle, and falls apartment easily. Colorless streak, with vitreous and greasy luster. Brownish/Orange in color with poor cleavage and uneven fracture. Very porous, and bubbled when testing specific gravity (in water).