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Alabaster and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Alabaster and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Alabaster and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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