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Amazonite 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
2.55-2.57
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Amazonite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Amazonite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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

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