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Amber and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.33-2.37
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54.5-5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Amber and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Amber and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

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