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Alabaster and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.30
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None
2
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Brittle
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2.33-2.37
Uneven
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
4.5-5
(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.

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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 Vs Apophyllite KF during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is whereas that of Apophyllite KF is .