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Agate and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Agate and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Apophyllite KF 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 Agate and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Agate and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.